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Click here to subscribeA Sèvres porcelain bleu-céleste-ground cup and two Vincennes bleu-céleste-ground saucers, the cup 1756, the saucers 1755, blue interlaced L cypher marks with date letters C and B, incised marks, the cup with painter’s compass mark for Mutel, one saucer with painter’s mark for F. Binet, the other with mark for D. Levé, the cup reserved with a panel painted with two birds in flight within a gilt floral cartouche, 4.4cm high; each pentafoil saucer reserved with pentafoil panels edged with gilt floral garlands, further flowers trailing from the intersections, gilt dentil rims, 14.2cm and 13.5cm wide (3) Provenance: Property of the late Hugo Morley-Fletcher MA FSA (1940-2022).Note: The painter’s mark on the cup is presumably for Mutel, a painter of birds, landscapes and edgings at Sèvres from 1754 to 1759 and then between 1765 and 1767 and ultimately between 1771 and 1774. François Binet was a flower painter at Sèvres from 1750 to 1775, and Denis Levé was a painter of flowers, patterns and birds at Sèvres from 1754 to 1793, and from 1795 to 1805.Condition Report: The cup appears to be in very good condition. Overall, the smaller saucer is also in good condition, but there is some very minute wear to part of the dentil edging of the central gilt border (this is very minor) and some slight wear to the gilt branches at the tips of the bleu-céleste ground (this is also minor). The larger saucer has some areas of wear to the gilt rim, the gilt foliate edging to the ground and the gilt dentil edge of the central well.
**Collection of Alcoholic Beverages: Whisky, Bourbon, Wine, Champagne, & Sherry**This collection consists of nine bottles of alcoholic beverages, each showcasing unique branding and origins, with a focus on whisky, bourbon, red wine, champagne, and sherry. Below are the key details of each bottle:1. **Canadian Legend Canadian Whisky** - **Details**: A 70 cl bottle of Canadian whisky featuring a maritime-themed label with a compass graphic. - **Alcohol Content**: 40% ABV. - **Origin**: Produced by Corbyville Distilleries Limited, Toronto, Canada.2. **Bordeaux Red Wine** - **Details**: A 75 cl bottle of Bordeaux red wine, labelled "Appellation Bordeaux Contrôlée," featuring a crest and vineyard illustration. - **Origin**: Produced in France, reflecting traditional Bordeaux wine standards.3. **Henri Harlin Champagne Brut** - **Details**: A bottle of brut Champagne from France, marked "Henri Harlin - Reims." The foil and label show wear, suggesting potential vintage or age.4. **Canadian Club Whisky (Imported)** - **Details**: A 75 cl bottle of Canadian whisky from Hiram Walker & Sons. Label includes "70 Proof" and mentions its export status. - **Notable Feature**: References to King George V on the label hint at historical significance.5. **Old Huckleberry Genuine Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey** - **Details**: A 70 cl bottle of Kentucky bourbon whiskey with a rustic label and an image of a horse-drawn carriage. - **Alcohol Content**: 40% ABV. - **Origin**: Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky, USA.6. **Walker’s De Luxe Straight Bourbon Whiskey** - **Details**: A classically styled bourbon bottle featuring "Walker’s De Luxe Bourbon" with emphasis on its historic "Est. 1858" branding. - **Alcohol Content**: 40% ABV. - **Origin**: Produced by Hiram Walker & Sons, Kentucky, USA.7. **Walnut Brown Sweet Sherry** - **Details**: A dark 70 cl bottle of sweet sherry branded "Walnut Brown," produced by Williams & Humbert. The label highlights its origins in Jerez, Spain. - **Alcohol Content**: 17.5% ABV. 8. **Four Roses Bourbon** - **Details**: A bottle of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, explicitly labelled "Aged 6 Years." Features a golden liquid and the iconic four roses emblem.9. **Spirit of Louisiana** - **Details**: A 70 cl bottle featuring regional branding tied to Louisiana heritage, with an artistic label. - **Alcohol Content**: 35% ABV. **General Notes:** All bottles appear unopened, with intact seals. While exact production years are not visible, some labels display age or vintage potential (e.g., Canadian Club, Henri Harlin Champagne). This collection offers a diverse range of origins and styles, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of vintage alcohol and regional spirits.
A vintage American 'Service Radium' nickel cased Pocket Watch, the black dial with luminous Arabic numerals and hands, manual crown wind movement, no case markings, running, 38mm diameter, together with a military stop watch, the case back with broad arrow mark and numbered '145340', running, a military style compass, a nickel cased pocket watch and a military pocket watch nickel case (5)
A 9 Carat Gold Full Hunter Zenith Pocket Watch, with yellow metal watch chain and attached blood stone/compass fobCase with surface scratches. Case covers and sides with some small dents. The front cover spring is working correctly when pressing the crown. Case covers are closing correctly. The crown is discoloured. The dial has a hairline crack between 10 and 11 o'clock. Winding smoothly. Hand setting correctly. Movement is working. Case diameter - 50mm wide.
A Tiffany & Co. lidded box featuring a vibrant "World Discovery" map design with a compass rose motif. The piece is marked "Designed Exclusively for Tauck World Discovery by Tiffany & Co." on the underside. Made in France, this versatile item can be used as a powder box, trinket holder, or decorative piece. Measures 5" in diameter and 2.75"H. A fine example of Tiffany & Co.'s craftsmanship with an intriguing collaboration history. Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: No CountryCondition: Age related wear.
Brandy bowl, Albertus Kijff Sicman, Groningen 1867, silver. Beautiful fluted model brandy bowl with sleek handles. Standing on a fluted foot. Netherlands, Groningen, silversmith Albertus Kijff Sicman, assayer Jacobus Ferdinandus Lameer, 1867, hallmarks: lion 2, Minerva, maker's mark (S under a compass), assayer's hallmark (IFL above 2), date letter h - traces of use (small tear in the rim). 156 grams, 833/1000. Dimensions L 10.8 cm, W 24.5 cm, H 11 cm.
An Elgin gilt metal hunting cased keyless wind gentleman's pocket watch, case diameter 5cm, together with a 9ct gold lady's wristwatch, case diameter 2.3cm, a silver trombone link Albert watch chain, a gilt metal curblink Albert watch chain with rolled gold T-bar and 9ct gold pendant fob, Birmingham 1908, weight 3.7g, another Albert watch chain and a Second World War U.S. Army Wittnauer base metal cased pocket compass.
A late 19th century leather cased pocket barometer, thermometer and compass, the double hinged leather case opening one side to reveal a gilt lacquered pocket barometer with silvered dial, inscribed 'J. Hicks, Maker, London, 10231', the other side fitted with a central mother-of-pearl compass dial and a mercury thermometer tube, case length 7.5cm (some faults).
A Barigo Penta stainless steel circular cased gentleman's multi-function altimeter wristwatch with quartz movement, the signed black dial with subsidiary thermometer, alarm and barometer dials and centre sweep seconds alternately used for compass, the signed case back detailed 'DE 34003655', case diameter 4.9cm, on a black leather strap, with instruction card.
A collection of WWI, WWII and other military and collectors' items, to include a No 4 MK II bayonet and scabbard, a silver vesta case engraved ‘S.M.L.L. Worthington from W.A.A.C, 24th O.C.B, 19th March 1918’, a Royal Rifle Corps badge, a Boy Scout combination whistle/compass, a 1940 military whistle, flags etc (qty).
A hallmarked 9ct gold Masonic flip ring. The yellow gold signet ring having a reversible square head with Masonic square and compass motif set with blue enamel to polished verso and tapered shank. Hallmarked for Birmingham, date letter rubbed. Sponsor's mark WJP. Head measures 1.1cm x 1.4cm. Size N.5. Weighs 6.6g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate.
Two 9ct gold tie pins and a metal skull tie pin. The lot to include a 9ct gold Masonic tie pin with square and compass motif pierced head to polished pin, marked 9ct to verso. A 9ct yellow gold tie pin set with a single star set pearl, marked 9ct to verso. The lot to also include a metal tie pin with three-dimensional skull head set with red stone cabochon eyes, unmarked. Tie pins measure largest 5cm x 1.5cm. Smallest 4.5cm x 0.8cm. Total weight 5.9g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate.
Machado, José Sousa (Angolan, 1956-present); b. Luanda, moved to Portugal by 1961 PORTUGAL/SOUTH AFRICA, 500º Aniversário da Descoberta do Cabo da Boa Esperança [500th Anniversary of the Discovery of Cape of Good Hope], 1988, a plated bronze free-standing medal by J.S. Machado for the Casa da Moeda, bust of Bartolomeu Dias half-left, wearing hat, rev. map of western Europe and the west coast of Africa, Portuguese flags and markers on coast-line, two sailing ships below, radiant compass at upper left, edge impressed 589, 84mm, 340.50g (Laidlaw 1217). Virtually as struck £25-£35 --- Edition of 2,500. Bartolomeu Dias (†May 1500) led an expedition in 1488 in an attempt to discover a sea route to India. He was the first European known to have rounded the Cape of Good Hope, which he named the Cape of Storms
Richer, Paul-Marie-Louis-Pierre (French, 1849-1933); b. Chartres FRANCE, Hommage à Jules Marey [Tribute to Jules Marey], 1902, a bronze plaque by P.-M.-L.-P. Richer, bust left, farm building at left, rev. Marey, holding a compass, seated at a table on which are various physiological instruments, animated evocation of running men and galloping horses, edge impressed bronze and cornucopia, 64 x 50mm, 78.23g (Gaz. Num. 1905, p.16 and pl. II; Storer 2364; Brettauer 746; BDM V, 113; cf. Kölner Münzkabinett 112, 1024; cf. Baldwin 69, 157; cf. DW 24, 88). About extremely fine, patinated £60-£80 --- Prof. Dr Étienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904), scientist and chromo-photographer. His work was significant in the development of cardiology and physical instrumentation
A Second World War period German Luftwaffe aircraft magnetic compass by C. Plath, Hamburg, detailed 'FK38, Werk Nr 22530, Fl 23233'. Provenance: from the estate of the late David Sadler and originally owned by his cousin Anthony ‘Tony’ Gaze, DFC and two bars, Australian fighter pilot and racing driver. Note: Tony Gaze joined the RAF in 1940 and was based at Westhampnett, West Sussex. He flew 488 combat missions and is credited with 12.5 aerial victories, including a V-1 rocket and a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet. After the war, Tony was instrumental in the establishment of motor racing at Goodwood, after putting forward the idea to Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond, also known as Freddie March. Tony suggested that the roads around RAF Westhampnett would be a great place for racing. Freddie March went on to found the Goodwood Motor Circuit at his Sussex estate. David Sadler clearly idolized his older cousin, which lead to his later interest in both Second World War aviation and motor racing, and items belonging to Tony were passed to him. Original 1930s-1940s footage showing the Sadler family, based in Chichester, can be found on Screen Archive South East.
A collection of military books and equipment belonging to 2nd Lieutenant G. Campbell, Royal Artillery, including various training manuals, drill books, advisory notes and a First World War issue military map holder compass board by Houghtons Ltd, London, 1913, all contained within an old suitcase.
A Second World War period German Luftwaffe pilot's navigation wrist compass, detailed to the back 'AK 39, Fl 23235-1', case diameter 6cm. Provenance: from the estate of the late David Sadler and originally owned by his cousin Anthony ‘Tony’ Gaze, DFC and two bars, Australian fighter pilot and racing driver. Note: Tony Gaze joined the RAF in 1940 and was based at Westhampnett, West Sussex. He flew 488 combat missions and is credited with 12.5 aerial victories, including a V-1 rocket and a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet. After the war, Tony was instrumental in the establishment of motor racing at Goodwood, after putting forward the idea to Frederick Charles Gordon-Lennox, 9th Duke of Richmond, also known as Freddie March. Tony suggested that the roads around RAF Westhampnett would be a great place for racing. Freddie March went on to found the Goodwood Motor Circuit at his Sussex estate. David Sadler clearly idolized his older cousin, which lead to his later interest in both Second World War aviation and motor racing, and items belonging to Tony were passed to him. Original 1930s-1940s footage showing the Sadler family, based in Chichester, can be found on Screen Archive South East.
James Bond 007 - Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) An official limited edition promotional product placement licensees Brief Case. Produced in conjunction with the release of the film by Eon, the Brief Case features various exclusive products from the noted brand product placement companies featured in the movie. Includes: a miniature bottle of Smirnoff vodka with drinking glass, a die-cast model of Bond's series 7 BMW car, an Ericsson CF788 calculator in the form of a phone (with instructions), a Heineken barrel shaped can of beer, an Avis keyring in presentation box, a Wilkinson Sword razor, a Visa credit card companion with concealed bottle/can opener, tweezers, toothpick, compass and magnifying glass, two bottles of L'oreal nail polish and related postcard, 35 x 45 cm.Suitably the combination to the Brief Case lock is 007. The contents are presented within a bespoke cut foam inner liner, the Case retaining the original card hang tags.Condition Report: CR:- Full contents, some light marks to outside of case, contents and internally good condition.
Shropshire. Greenwood (C. & J.), Map of the County of Salop from an actual survey made in the years 1826 & 1827..., published July 2nd, 1827, large-scale engraved map with contemporary wash colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, table of explanation, calligraphic title, compass rose and a large vignette of the south-west view of Shrewsbury, slight offsetting, the map edged in green silk, marbled endpapers 1495 x 1225 mm, contained in a near-contemporary green morocco slipcase, the case worn and frayed with old lot number label to the upper sidingQTY: (1)
British Isles. Speed (John), Britain as it was devided in the tyme of the English Saxons especially during their Heptarchy, 1st edition, John Sudbury & George Humble [1611], uncoloured engraved map, large strapwork cartouche, compass rose and numerous rhumb lines, the vertical borders decorated with historical scenes, large margins, central fold professionally strengthened and repaired on verso, 385 x 510 mm, English text on versoQTY: (1)NOTE:R. W. Shirley. Early Printed Maps of the British Isles, 1477 - 1650, number 317.
Glamorganshire. Blaeu (Johannes), Glamorganensis Comitatus vulgo Glamorgan Shire, Amsterdam: circa 1648, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, large margins, slight text show through, 390 x 510 mm, Latin text on verso, mounted, together with Greenwood (C. & J.). Map of the South East Circuit of the Principality of Wales Comprising the Counties of Glamorgan, Brecon & Radnor from an actual Survey..., London: Greenwood & Co. January 26th 1831, engraved map with contemporary wash colouring, calligraphic title, table of explanation and list of hundreds, compass rose and uncoloured vignette of Llandaff Cathedral, 630 x 705 mm, mountedQTY: (2)
Greenwood (C. & J.). Atlas of the Counties of England from Actual Surveys made from the Years 1817 to 1833..., published 1834, double-page calligraphic title with a hand-coloured map of England & Wales, forty-six (complete) engraved maps with contemporary hand colouring, each with an ecclesiastical vignette, table of explanation, compass rose and calligraphic title, some maps with slight offsetting, title page creased with some dust soiling, Northumberland with a small closed repaired tear to the upper margin, damp stained throughout with twenty maps showing moderate water staining, later endpapers, modern half morocco with contrasting morocco gilt label to the upper cover, oblong folioQTY: (1)NOTE:Chubb CCCCLVIII (b).
England and Ireland. Seale (Richard William), England and Ireland, containing all the Cities, Boroughs, Market Towns & Principal Villages; with the Coast of France from Calais to Brest..., London: printed for John Bowles, Robert Sayer, Thos. Jefferys and Carington Bowles, circa 1770, a very large uncoloured reticulated engraved wall map of nine maps on eight sheets, inset map of Scotland, an elaborate martial cartouche, two compass roses, a table of explanation and an allegorical classical vignette, margins uncut, seven sheets each approximately 630 x 540 mm, one sheet 325 x 540 mm, contained in a modern purpose map cloth portfolio with a morocco gilt title label to the upper siding, size of portfolio 650 x 415 mmQTY: (1)NOTE:The map was originally published by Thomas Jefferys in about 1750 and then re-issued, later in the 18th century. The map was separately published with the intention that it could be trimmed and joined together, either into a six-sheet map focusing on England and Ireland or with the addition of the three half-size maps added to the lower margin to include the cartouche and part of the north French coast. In very fine condition with no perceived damage or faults. Rare, with only one institutional copy found (British Library).
* Radnorshire. Speed (John), The County of Radnor Described and the Shyretownes Sittuatione, 1st edition, John Sudbury & George Humble [1611], uncoloured engraved map, large strapwork cartouche, mileage scale and compass rose, inset town plan of Radnor, 385 x 515 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, together with Blaeu (Johannes). Radnoria Comitatus Radnor Shire. Amsterdam: circa 1650, uncoloured engraved map, decorative cartouche and mileage scale, 385 x 500 mm, Latin text on verso, mounted, framed and glazed, with Saxton (Christopher & Kip W.). Radnor comitatus quem Silvares olim Incoluernt, [1610], hand-coloured engraved map, strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, 270 x 320 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, plus Jansson (Jan). Radoriensis Comitatus vulgo The Countie of Radnor, Amsterdam: circa 1648, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, large margins, decorative cartouche and mileage scale, 380 x 485 mm, mountedQTY: (4)
South of England. Four Sea Charts, late 17th & early 18th-century, four engraved sea charts including Danckerts (Theodore). Novissima et Accuratissima Canalis inter Angliae et Galliae Tabula..., Amsterdam: circa 1700, an engraved chart with contemporary outline colouring, trimmed to the neatline with the margins extended and strengthened on the verso, some spotting, 505 x 585 mm, together with Van Keulen (Gerald). A New Gradually Encreasing Compass Map, of a Part of the Sea Coast of England, in which is Contained the Coast of Sussex, Extending from Eastward of Hastings to Arundel Haven with their Shallownesses and Depths, 1698, uncoloured engraved sea chart, title repeated in Dutch, compass rose and numerous rhumb lines, some dust soiling and slight staining, 520 x 590 mm, with Van Keulen (Johannes). Nieuwe Kaart van Duyns en van Margat..., Amsterdam: circa 1698, uncoloured engraved sea chart, some staining and spotting, 560 x 520 mm, plus De Fer (Nicolas). L'Isle de Wight Dressée sure les Derniers Memoires..., Paris: circa 1700, hand-coloured engraved map, inset maps of Torbay and the Isles of Scilly, descriptive text in French below the image, old fold, upper left margin paired, 355 x 320 mmQTY: (4)
Circa late 2nd-4th century A.D. Featuring a compass and tweezers, free-moving collar to one arm, one arm with two oval terminals and one tapering to a point. Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 639, for type. 19 grams, 90 mm (3 1/2 in.). Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.This instrument, a type of circinus formed of two flat-section arms, was widely used by masons and carpenters, as well as for making wall decorations for the preparation of repetitive elements such as spirals or circles. It was widely used by the agrimensores of the army, as is proven by a very similar specimen found in Carnuntum, the camp of the Legio XIIII Gemina.
Five gold / yellow metal chains, two gold lockets, and a gold pendant, a 9 carat yellow gold rope link chain, bolt fastener, 67cm; a yellow metal belcher link chain, pad stamped 9c, tongue snap fastener, 45.5cm; another similar, 42.5cm; a 9 carat yellow gold oval shape locket with ruby to centre, on a 9 carat yellow gold rectangular link chain, bolt fastener, 45cm; a 9 carat yellow gold heart shape locket on a 9 carat yellow gold belcher link chain, bolt fastener, 45cm; and a 9 carat rose gold Masonic compass and square pendant; total gross weight 23.7g.Qty: 8
A 9 carat yellow gold charm bracelet with charms attached, a loose charm, and a fob, a 7.2mm wide curb link 9 carat yellow gold bracelet, fitted with a padlock fastener, hallmarked Birmingham 1960, and safety chain, with seven 9 carat gold and yellow metal charms attached, to include whistle, football, lidded tankard, Holy Bible, Moses in a basket, paste set ewer and amethyst heart surmounted by a crown; a loose 18 carat yellow gold Masonic compass and square charm, 3.4g; and a swivel fob set with oval cornelion and 9 carat rose gold mount; total weight 57g.Qty: 3
Traser - a gentleman's H3 Navigator wristwatch, 23mm circular black dial with arabic numeral chapter ring, centre seconds hand and date aperture, in a 43mm stainless steel case with carbon fibre bezel, fabric strap with compass attached, with box, outer card box and paperwork, quartz movement not working, may just need a battery, watch has not been worn.
Victorian and later gold and gold-plated jewellery, a yellow metal compass fob; an Art Nouveau brass coloured enamelled sautoir with simulated freshwater pearl drop; a two row rose metal and enamel bracelet, 18cm; two pairs of stud earrings; a framed daguerrottype of a young lady with ringlets, possible connection to a merchant called Whitlock of Mercers Row, Northampton; a yellow metal guard chain (not gold); a seed pearl 35mm bar brooch; two other bar brooches; a pair of crystal cufflinks; and a carved coral stick pin in fitted case, a pair of crystal cufflinks.